Eric Schachar v. Stephanie Muth, in Her Official Capacity, Commissioner Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
Opinion
11/26/2025 12:05:48 AM
Velva L. Price District Clerk Travis County
D-1-GN-25-000881
CAUSE NO. D-1-GN-25-000881
ERIC SCHACHAR, § IN THE DISTRICT COURT FILED IN
Petitioner, § 15th COURT OF APPEALS § AUSTIN, TEXAS v. § 12/4/2025 4:04:21 PM § CHRISTOPHER A. PRINE STEPHANIE MUTH, in her official § 250TH JUDICIALClerk DISTRICT
capacity as Commissioner of the Texas § Department of Family and Protective § Services, § Respondent. § TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS
FINAL JUDGMENT
This administrative appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Under applicable
regulations, a SOAH hearing is available only when the agency is preparing to release adverse
information. 40 Tex. Admin. Code §§ 707.577, 707.579. State law does not authorize SOAH
review or judicial review in the current procedural posture of this matter.
This is a final judgment that disposes of all claims in this case. The District Clerk is
instructed to close this case.
Signed November 26, 2025.
JUDGE PRESIDING
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